I really enjoyed this; I could easily classify this as the non cali pinot drinkers cali pinot.
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2005 Walter Hansel Winery Pinot Noir The North Slope - USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley (6/24/2009)
pretty nose of brambly raspberries, nutmeg, ginger and underbrush. Hints of soy, cinnamon and sesame also peek through. Nose is very perfume like filling the senses rolling with pomegranate and Asian spices. Palate is very linear and focused. A little hollow in the middle which will probably come together over time. Nice mouth feel, light to medium bodied with good acidity. Lots of toasty oak, cigar box and strawberry fruit. Very expansive on the finish with the smallest touch of heat, barely noticeable. Great wine that probably needs a few more years to come together but still enjoyable now. (91 pts.)
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